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So much is rapidly changing for each and every one of us as we are experiencing this pandemic in real-time. Everyone is advised to hunker down and isolate to protect ourselves when it is our nature to trust that our strengths are in being open, able to connect, and to help and support one another. This webpage is aimed at keeping us all connected. We will do our best to keep the information coming on this page and invite each member of this Friends of Ngong Road community to also become involved and engaged through any of our social media channels.


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COVID-19 Family Tracking Report: Summary – October 2020

Michon Garrett
November 5, 2020

Our Case Managers in Kenya have completed another round of check-in calls with our students and their families to determine how they are doing amidst the changing COVID-19 situation. If you joined one of our Annual Gatherings, you heard Kelvin report that Kenya has performed better than expected in this pandemic due to quick action and stringent enforcement of shut-down rules. For our families, here are some of the things we have learned from the most recent set of calls:  Families are going back to work. 81% of our families have at least one working family member, compared to 70% of families in August.7% of students have gone back to school (all are post-secondary students), as compared to 3% of students in August.About 50% of students are receiving assignments from their school. If they’re not receiving assignments from their school,…

Continue Reading >> COVID-19 Family Tracking Report: Summary – October 2020

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The Sponsor/Student Portal Experience

Steve Kotvis
November 4, 2020

Since its inception, Friends of Ngong Road has operated with the principle of establishing one-on-one relationships between sponsors and students.

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Rodney’s Story

Michon Garrett
August 26, 2020

Ngong Road Children’s Foundation case manager, Mary Muriu, talks about Rodney and his family as they face eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Friends of Ngong Road is asking for your support during this time.

Continue Reading >> Rodney’s Story

COVID-19 NRCF Family Tracking Report by Michon Garrett

Michon Garrett
August 17, 2020

Learn about the results of the COVID-19 NRCF Family Tracking Report from FoNR staff Michon Garrett.

Continue Reading >> COVID-19 NRCF Family Tracking Report by Michon Garrett

School closings, COVID-19, Program Update, and more from Kelvin Thuku

Michon Garrett
July 20, 2020

At NRCF here in Nairobi we are keeping safe and continue to support our families and students through the Food From Friends program and regular follow up calls by case managers. The 2020 school calendar year has been confirmed to be a lost academic year with schools expected to resume in 2021. This means our students will continue staying home…

Continue Reading >> School closings, COVID-19, Program Update, and more from Kelvin Thuku

Notes from Paula

Michon Garrett
July 15, 2020

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have worked hard to understand the changing landscape in Kenya and work with our staff and schools to devise a suitable strategy.

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An alumni department update by Emmanuel

Michon Garrett
June 29, 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the lives of our alumni have been affected. A number of them are currently not working as the virus continues impacting our economy. This is especially true in the tourism and hotel industries where many of our students work; although it cuts across many sectors. The virus impact has forced them to work remotely from…

Continue Reading >> An alumni department update by Emmanuel

James Kyalo Update

An IT department Update from James Kyalo

Michon Garrett
June 14, 2020

The IT department in Nairobi has been crucial in supporting our students during the COVID-19 crisis. They have been printing assignments and communicating with students, as well as hosting students in staggered appointments in the computer lab so they can complete assignments, do research, and communicate with sponsors.

Continue Reading >> An IT department Update from James Kyalo

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A post-secondary update from Joy

Michon Garrett
May 25, 2020

In the post-secondary department, we have a total of 124 students enrolled in different institutions. Out of this number 33 are waiting to join University or college for higher education learning. They will be interviewing with the Scholarship Committee this week where they are all required to present their post-secondary education plan.

Continue Reading >> A post-secondary update from Joy

Mary’s Update – May 5th, 2020

Michon Garrett
May 4, 2020

Through the support of our sponsors, donors, and well-wishers we were able to issue food to 130 families this week. Due to joblessness and lack of casual day labor, the crime rate has increased in some areas as the situation has become increasingly worse. Some families have been threatened by their landlords and asked to vacate their houses if they…

Continue Reading >> Mary’s Update – May 5th, 2020

Tundas Update

Tunda’s Update – April 28, 2020

Michon Garrett
April 27, 2020

Today we issued 73 packs to 73 families. Most parents/guardians of children in the program have lost their jobs, therefore it is a hard and trying time for these families given the nature of their existence is a hand-to-mouth life. On top of not being able to feed themselves, these families are now faced with the challenge of rent payment…

Continue Reading >> Tunda’s Update – April 28, 2020

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Minneapolis, MN 55458
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